Imported from Apulia, in Southern Italy, Cerignolas are the largest olives in the world. Named after the town of Cerignola in the Foggia province, these olives have long been prized by gourmands. Cerignolas have a fruity, mild, clean taste, but their most impressive feature is their size and resulting meatiness. Biting into a Cerignola is almost like biting into a plum. Deep jade green in color, serve them as an appetizer with cocktails. These green Cerignolas are naturally ripened on the tree, giving them a firm bite and perfect texture without mushiness. Our favorite way of enjoying Cerignolas is to toss them in olive oil and serve with a scattering of sliced basil strips. These olives come packaged beautifully in a keepsake Italian glass jar with mini-handles on either side.

I was for sure a bit hesitant. After tasting the first olive, I am hooked. More orders to follow. In fact, I am ordering two jars for a couple of friends as soon as I submit this review

By Mrs Markoefrom Miami Beach, Flon Nov 03, 2017

Best olives that taste of the fruit

Just wanted to let you know that we are big fans
Of the real fruity taste of these extra large cerignola olives. Have bought them many times.

By Myriahfrom Vaon Oct 15, 2016

So yummy!

Love these olives and have been buying them for years. They are a very meaty and mild olive with a slightly nutty taste.

By CharlieSfrom Crossville, Tennesseeon Oct 14, 2016

Delicious

As usual my last order was shipped in a timely manner and arrived in great shape. A jar of these olives was part of my order and they were delicious. Both the texture and flavor were superb. I will be ordering these again.

By Aniafrom Chicagoon Jan 07, 2016

Amazing!

These olives are AMAZING! i'm not a huge olive person, but i absolutely loved these!

By Tony Watersfrom Eugene, Oregonon Dec 20, 2015

Cerignola bellissima !

Not all Cerignola olives are equal. These are as good as they get. When sold loose, they can be bought for less than $10 a pound (compared with $16.89 for these) - but insist on tasting one because they are often harvested before they ripen (like bananas) and remain a lighter green, with harder flesh and less flavor than mature olives. But, as with most things from iGourmet, these particular olives are superb, which fully justices their price.

By Sunnyfrom Connecticuton Sep 21, 2015

Not too salty

Have been looking for olives that are not overly salty, These fill the bill in addition to being delicious,